OppFi withdraws applications to buy BNC National Bank
OppFi withdrew OCC, Fed and FDIC applications to buy BNC National Bank, while its $130.7 million merger agreement with BNCCORP remains fully in effect.
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November 2026
AMINA Bank joins the RTGS.global cross-border network
AMINA Bank has joined the RTGS.global network, opening Swiss franc and euro accounts plus digital wallets for eligible clients. Dollar and sterling follow.
Hoxton Wealth takes a $135 million Aspirity commitment
Hoxton Wealth has a $135 million commitment from Aspirity Partners I, with the minority stake still awaiting regulatory approval and the stake size undisclosed.
UMB agrees to buy El Dorado Savings Bank for $506 million
UMB Financial agreed to buy El Dorado Savings Bank for about $506 million, adding 31 California branches and four in Nevada and lifting the network to 227.
PlexPay goes live for Panacea's doctor-owned practices
PlexPay is live for doctor-owned practices, pairing cards, ACH and patient finance with Panacea's Primis deposits. The $7 billion volume still needs a split.
LAVA sale to Bilt prices sports loyalty at $300 million
LAVA's $300 million sale to Bilt adds 56 sports franchises and real-time loyalty adapters to a housing rewards network of more than 7 million members.
PowerUp Money raises $10 million led by Flourish Ventures
PowerUp Money raised $10 million led by Flourish Ventures at a $73 million valuation, with Peak XV, Accel and Blume staying in as AI-led advice widens.
XM wins three FinanceFeeds awards for service and gold
XM won three FinanceFeeds awards for service, mobile trading and gold conditions. The citations describe a retail book that CySEC has licensed since 2010.
nbkc asks the FDIC to assume the LSBX consumer book
nbkc bank has asked the FDIC to assume LSBX's consumer BaaS portfolio at Lincoln Savings Bank. Terms stay undisclosed, with an early 2027 close if approved.
XTB Institutional sets product-level terms on 24/7 CFDs
XTB Institutional is extending 24/7 CFDs on tokenised shares and a separate PAX Gold contract for brokers, and says each product keeps its own trading terms.
Guidewire agrees a $1.7bn cash deal for hyperexponential
Guidewire agreed to buy hyperexponential for a $1.7 billion cash base plus an earnout of up to $400 million, with closing expected by January 31, 2027.
CrissCross secures Circle Ventures capital through Stitch
CrissCross secures undisclosed Circle Ventures capital through Stitch Group, aiming to scale collections, payouts and FX across more than 30 African markets.
Inkle acquires Finally's bookkeeping division for cash
Inkle bought Finally's bookkeeping division for cash in an asset deal, price undisclosed, adding about 100 staff and a profit claim on a $1.5 million pre-seed.
FinMaq Series A raises $6.5 million for SME equipment
FinMaq Series A raises $6.5 million led by Accion, backing point-of-sale equipment finance for Colombian SMEs with a path past $200 million in disbursements.
October 2026
Kipp acquired by LTVCo-led group to recover card sales
Kipp, the issuer-merchant layer for insufficient-fund card declines, has been acquired by an LTVCo-led group, and its two co-founders remain in charge.
PhotonPay raises $40 million Series C for card issuing
PhotonPay raises $40 million in a Series C led by Blockchain Capital, with the cash aimed at card issuing and local clearing and valuation left unstated.
OPay depositary shares miss the open after $19 pricing
OPay priced 16 million depositary shares at $19, and a later release said trading had started. Bloomberg says the NYSE feed showed a halt and zero prints.
Numeracle funding raises $28m for verified calling
Numeracle funding of $28 million from Edison Partners will push verified business identity beyond voice as carriers still mislabel banks and hospitals.
Bizcap credit facility of $175m targets North America
The Bizcap credit facility closes at $175 million for US and Canadian originations, with the lender unnamed and an Australian loan cap rising the same day.
NeoSpace Itaú stake priced at R$2.925 billion for all shares
NeoSpace Itaú stake becomes a R$2.925 billion agreement for every share, cash deferred over five years, with CADE and the Central Bank still to clear closing.
